ACCA, NICS, CIMA, ACA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, PUBLIC SECTOR, FORENSIC

Your new company
You will be joining the Department of Justice (DoJ) within the Financial Services Division based at Seapark, Carrickfergus. The team supports the financial operations of Forensic Science NI, managing budgets, reporting, and statutory financial processes. You’ll work within a team of five, with one new team member pending placement and one currently on leave.

Your new role

As the SO Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager across a broad range of financial responsibilities. These will include:

• Managing the financial processing function
• Preparing monthly management accounts and control accounts/reconciliations
• Completing VAT returns
• Supporting in year and year end accounts
• Monitoring and profiling budgets, including variance analysis and reporting
• Maintaining the staff budget
• Asset management
• Analysing financial data and contributing to business case development
• Assisting with FOIs and Assembly Questions
• Liaising with internal and external auditors
• Supporting ad hoc financial projects

This role offers flexible working with 2 days per week in the office, with a preference for full office attendance during the first week of employment. CTC clearance is required and typically takes around 6 weeks.

What you’ll need to succeed
You must be a full current member of one of the following accounting bodies, with at least 1 year of practical experience:

• Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, including with senior management and DoF
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong Excel capability and confidence dealing with numerical data
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and meet reporting requirements

What you’ll get in return

• £24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually
• Flexible working (2 office days per week)
• 37 hours per week
• 37 days annual leave
• Contract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.
• Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.
• Experience within a specialised area of the Department of Justice
• Opportunity to support a high impact public sector organisation
• A supportive team environment within Financial Services Division

What you need to do now

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Temp Credit Controller - Belfast (Full Time, Office Based)

Your new company
A well-established and fast-growing organisation within the FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Credit Controller to join their finance team on a temporary basis. Operating across both retail and trade markets, the business manages a high volume of customer accounts and provides end to end distribution, commercial and operational services. Due to continued growth and increased demand within the finance function, an additional resource is required to support effective cash collection and maintain a clean, well managed sales ledger.

ACCA, FINANCE PARTNER, CIMA, QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Location:DOJ, Financial Services Division - Castle Buildings, Stormont, BT4 3SG 
Rate: £27.55–£28.67 per hour 
Hours: 37 per week | Monday–Friday | Flexible start & finish 
Working Pattern:Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days from home 
Contract: Temporary (12 months+) with potential pathway to permanent NICS competitions 
Flexibility: Flexi-time available
About the RoleAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join the Safer Communities Directorate as a Deputy Principal Accountant - Finance Business Partner. This role forms a key part of the Directorate’s financial management function and requires a highly capable individual who can lead budget management, financial planning, and provide high‑quality advice to senior stakeholders.
You will work closely with Director-level stakeholders, the wider DoJ Finance team, DoF, governance boards, and external partners, contributing to both in‑year and strategic financial planning.
Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will support the Directorate and its senior leadership through:
Budget Management & Planning- Leading the in‑year budget management process, including in‑year Monitoring Rounds, ensuring all Ministerial, Senior Management Team, Justice Committee and DoF deadlines are met.

• Supporting delivery of the Spending Review and future budget planning.
• Providing year‑end and budget request information to DoJ accounts and budgeting teams.
• Providing Directorate finance support for ACNI processes.

Financial Reporting & Insight- Preparing meaningful monthly financial updates for Director(s).

• Monitoring monthly year‑to‑date and forecast spend, including robust variance analysis and constructive challenge.
• Delivering accurate financial information for all departmental financial exercises.

Governance & Advisory Support- Supplying financial input into briefings for the Minister, Senior Management, and Sponsor Areas.

• Providing governance support including:- Advice on MPMNI
  • Support for business cases
  • Attendance at governance meetings
  • Engagement with DoF Supply Team on expenditure proposals and financial governance issues

Essential QualificationsApplicants must possess:
Professional QualificationFull, current membership of one of the following (or an equivalent accountancy qualification):- Chartered Accountants Ireland

• Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland
• Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
• CIMA
• ACCA
• CIPFA
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland

Experience- Minimum of two years’ post‑qualification experience (within the last five years) in a finance‑related environment.

Skills & CompetenciesThe ideal candidate will have:- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior managers and Department of Finance colleagues
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Proven ability to work with numerical data, particularly using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict internal and external reporting deadlines Why Apply?This role offers:✅ Competitive pay: £27.55–£28.67 per hour 
  ✅ Hybrid working: 2 office days / 3 home days
  ✅ Flexi‑time and flexible start/finish times 
  ✅ 37 hours per week, Monday–Friday 
  ✅ A 12‑month+ contract with a supported pathway to future permanent NICS opportunities # 4763269

Finance Officer - Asset Management - Belfast

Your new company 
You will be joining a large public‑sector organisation undergoing a particularly busy period within its finance function. The organisation manages a substantial and varied asset base and is seeking additional specialist support to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity during a high‑pressure year‑end period. You’ll be part of a dedicated finance team committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship across capital projects and asset portfolios.

Head of tax, advisory, corporate tax, deals tax, mergers and acquisitions

Your new company
Role Overview:We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Tax to lead our tax department, with a particular focus on corporation tax, transactional support, and advisory services. This is a senior leadership role within the firm, responsible for driving technical excellence, client service, and commercial growth across our tax offering.

Your new role

TAX DIRECTOR - BOUTIQUE PRACTICE - BELFAST

Your new company
You will be working for a leading and growing boutique accountancy practice based in Belfast . The firm have a varied and interesting client base and the busy tax team have interesting compliance and advisory work. This is an interesting opportunity for a experienced tax professional to join the firm on a permanent basis and could offer career defining progression.

Your new role

Tax technician, Tax, Tax Compliance

About the Role
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Tax Technician to join our accountancy practice. The successful candidate will support the delivery of tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. This role offers excellent exposure to a wide range of tax matters and the opportunity to develop professionally within a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare personal and corporate tax returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Assist with tax planning and advisory work under supervision.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and filing deadlines.
• Liaise with clients to gather information and resolve queries.
• Support senior staff with tax investigations and correspondence with HMRC.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with practice standards.
• Keep up to date with changes in tax legislation and guidance.
• Use tax software and practice management systems effectively.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in a tax-focused role within an accountancy practice.
• Strong understanding of UK tax legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., TaxCalc, CCH, IRIS) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently.

Desirable Qualifications

• ATT qualified or studying towards ATT/CTA (or equivalent).
• Experience with capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and VAT.
• Familiarity with cloud-based accounting platforms.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Study support for professional qualifications.
• Opportunities for career progression within the tax team.
• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable).
• A collaborative and professional working environment.

ACCA, ACA, CIMA

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking a Finance Business Partner for our client, an organisation operating across Northern Ireland supporting a wide range of essential services for individuals and families, who is recognised for its commitment to service quality, inclusion, and staff development.
With a forward-thinking approach to finance, operations, and service delivery, they are seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their leadership team and strengthen financial performance, compliance, and strategic planning.

Your new role

• Produce monthly management accounts, variance analysis and commentary.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Oversee supplier contract reviews and manage tender processes.
• Provide financial input for development bids, grant claims and funding applications.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational managers and non finance teams.
• Deliver financial training and guidance to service managers.
• Support service improvement plans and organisational development initiatives.
• Offer project management support for financial elements of strategic work.
• Ensure departmental compliance with GDPR and best practice in cyber security.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes and controls.
• Line manage a small team within the finance function.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and ongoing development opportunities.
• Foster a collaborative, high performance culture aligned to organisational values.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance function within a large, mufti site or multi income stream organisation.
• Strong experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.

What you’ll get in return

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Extensive training and development pathways
• Agile working and flexi-time arrangements
• Recognition and reward initiatives

What you need to do now
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ACA, CIMA, ACCA

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance Belfast are recruiting for our client, a large UK-based organisation who are seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join its Sales & Commercial finance function. The business is going through a period of continued transformation and growth, offering a strong platform for finance professionals who enjoy driving insight and influencing senior stakeholders.

Your new role
Reporting into a senior FP&A leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy and supporting commercial decision-making across the UK business. This role sits at the heart of planning, forecasting and performance insight, with high exposure to senior leadership teams.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the production of rolling P&L forecasts, outlooks and medium-term plans
• Ownership of the medium-term planning cycle and monthly forecasting process
• Coordinating and managing the month-end close from a commercial finance perspective
• Producing high-quality financial analysis and presentation packs for leadership forums
• Delivering insightful commentary to support commercial and operational performance
• Driving governance improvements across planning and forecasting processes
• Supporting strategic initiatives through ad-hoc financial analysis and modelling
• Working closely with shared services, finance leads and key business stakeholders

This is a highly visible role, requiring both technical strength and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.

What you’ll need to succeed

• A qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experienced in FP&A, commercial finance or business partnering roles
• Strong in financial modelling, forecasting and spreadsheet analysis
• Comfortable working with forecasting and planning tools
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders across finance, commercial and operational teams
• Able to take ownership, meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outputs
• A strong communicator who can present complex information in a clear and meaningful way

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Competitive day rate - up to £600 per day!

What you need to do now
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Finance Performance Officer - Antrim - Public Sector

Your new company
You’ll be joining a large and well structured public sector organisation, supporting a busy Finance function at a time of strategic planning and operational delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure within a complex environment and contribute directly to how financial performance and future spending priorities are shaped.
Your new role
As Finance Performance Officer, you’ll play a key role in the organisation’s financial planning process.
Prepare and manage revenue and capital forecasts to support organisational spending plans.

• Ensure financial standards, policies and procedures are followed across the organisation.
• Provide financial guidance to managers at all levels to support effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain the corporate finance plan, including financial modelling and forecasting.
• Carry out investment appraisal and financial planning exercises to inform strategic decisions.
• Support post project evaluations, assessing outcomes and value for money.
• Enhance and maintain management accounts systems to ensure accurate and efficient reporting.
• Partner with internal teams, attending meetings and offering financial insight and support.
• Assist with treasury related activities, including cashflow considerations and financial risk awareness.
• Provide information and reporting related to the organisation’s asset portfolio.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Strong experience in financial planning, budgeting or performance reporting
• Ability to interpret financial information and provide clear guidance to management
• Knowledge of financial standards, policies and regulatory requirements
• Experience in investment appraisal or corporate planning is desirable
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments
• Strong systems and reporting capabilities, with attention to accuracy and deadlines

What you’ll get in return

• The chance to work within a large, supportive public sector organisation
• Valuable experience in strategic financial planning and performance reporting
• Exposure to cross-departmental partnership working
• A structured working environment with opportunities for future consideration via a reserve list

What you need to do now
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Accounts technician, accounts preparation, accountancy practice

Your new company
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Qualified IATI Accounts Technician to join our dynamic accountancy practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality accounting services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk - Ballymena - FTC

Your new company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement. The finance team is currently undergoing a major transformation, including the implementation of a new ERP system, making this an exciting time to join and contribute to key projects.
Your new role

Finance Officer - Band 5 - Newtownards - Hybrid

Your new company
You will be joining a large, well established public sector organisation that delivers essential services across the region. The finance function is undergoing continued development, and the team is seeking a motivated finance professional to support effective financial planning, performance monitoring and informed decision-making. Your new role
As the Finance Officer, you will support senior finance colleagues and operational managers by providing clear, accurate financial information. Key duties include:

• Assisting with annual budget setting and ensuring plans align with organisational priorities.
• Supporting the development of efficiency, recovery and contingency plans.
• Identifying financial risks early and helping agree corrective actions.
• Enhancing the use of financial systems, reporting tools and analytical processes.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports and resolving queries from senior management.

What you’ll need to succeed
You must meet one of the following criteria:

• Degree + 2 years’ relevant finance experience
• AAT/HND + 2 years’ relevant finance experience
• Part qualified CCAB + 1 year’s relevant finance experience
• 3 years’ relevant Band 4 equivalent experience

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High Excel competency
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (accruals, prepayments)
• Ideally, experience in management accounts and variance analysis
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

What you’ll get in return

• You will join a supportive finance team offering strong public sector benefits.
• Career development opportunities.
• Hybrid flexibility after initial training period.
• Long term temp contract .

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Corporate Tax, CTA, ACA, ACCA. Advisory

Your new company
Hays are delighted to be working with an outstanding Top 10 Global practice based in Belfast city centre, who are seeking a Corporate Tax Manager/Associate Director to join our clients’ ambitious team.
As a Manager/Associate Director, you must demonstrate depth of technical knowledge in your own service area and apply this knowledge to develop solutions to complex technical issues together with managing and leading a team in demanding assignments on a day-to-day basis.
Excellent opportunities exist for ambitious and driven candidates to progress within the firm. Your new role
Note that the responsibilities may be tailored depending on whether the role being considered is for Manager or Associate Director.
Manages portfolios of clients that are sizeable in both scope and scale by providing intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues both reactively and proactively, presenting solutions to increasingly complex technical issues.
Helps lead our Corporation Tax compliance offering to large UK corporates, including large UK groups as well as UK corporates in multinational groups.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of all the specific tax issues associated with large corporates including corporate interest restriction, Country-by-Country reporting and SAO.
Actively manages the financial operations of the team and meets own financial targets set.
Takes responsibility and ownership of the client relationship and understands the needs of their business.
Participate in the tendering process for new client pitches including developing personalised proposals for each potential client.
Consults on a variety of technical areas, including the ability to identify those able to provide support in relation to technical risk.
Communicates on high quality tax deliverables, tailored to specific needs of the client.
Has a sound awareness and adherence to the firm’s risk management processes and procedures.
Leads, manages, motivates and coaches managers and junior team members by inducting effectively, giving regular feedback and completing timely appraisals.
Proactively manages own career, seeking out opportunities to work on a variety of assignments to build on existing experience.
Demonstrates an understanding of the full range of the firm’s products, services and capabilities and seeks to participate in business development activities and contributes to sales pitches, for own team as well as the wider firm.
Skills and attributes:

What you’ll need to succeed

Practice Accountant - Belfast - Permanent

FP&A Accountant - £50000 per annum - Belfast

Your new company
Our client has engaged Hays to find a Financial Planning and Analysis Accountant to join their team after a restructuring of the finance team. Currently looking at significant growth across the group for the next number of years the CFO is hoping to improve the support to the operational managers running the business. A market leader in their field our client offers a unique service to its customers. An award winning business that can offer an excellent working culture and the opportunity to engage directly with decision makers across the business to drive the business forward to its targets.

Your new role
As the FP&A Accountant you will be a trusted advisor to the operational business. You will build key relationships with senior stakeholders across the business delivering details management accounts, planning and analysis to support the decision making across the business. You will be an integral part of the businesses growth.

• Management accounting through to monthly reporting process including delivery of reporting packs for Senior Management Team and delivering Business Reviews
• Business partnering across various teams in the Group, delivering credible and insightful financial information and actively participating in business decision-making

What you’ll need to succeed
You will ideally be a qualified accountant who has some post qualification experience, ideally providing commercial information. You will be able to demonstrate excellent numerical and analytical skills, provide good technical accounting advise and become a trusted advisor. You will have well developed communication skills.

What you’ll get in return
You will be working in a ambitious organisation that has clear growth plans. This will offer the successful candidate opportunities to grow and develop their career. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, paying in the region of £50,000 per annum dependant on the candidate with an excellent benefits offering.

What you need to do now
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R&D Tax Manager, CTA, ATT

Your new company
Hays client are one of the largest accountancy firms in Northern Ireland. We have over 29 years of experience, offering comprehensive accountancy solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across the UK and Ireland.
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented R&D Manager to oversee a portfolio of clients, ensuring the smooth processing of claims from inception to submission. In this role, you will lead a team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with R&D criteria while maintaining high-quality reporting standards. You will also play a key role in client engagement, delivering educational seminars, improving record-keeping processes, and handling HMRC enquiries.

Your new role
Key ResponsibilitiesManage portfolio of clients from inception to review
Ensuring smooth processing of jobs from information collection through to submission
Organise workflow to ensure prompt completion of jobs
Manage team throughout the R&D process and ensure deadlines are met
Organise educational seminars with clients and present either in person or via Teams
Work with clients to improve their record keeping and approach
Interview clients with junior staff and ensure all R&D criterion are being met
Deal with any HMRC enquiries that may arise
Ensure Reports are complete and of a high standard before final review by Senior Tax Manager/Director
Assist in the training of junior staff
Business Development

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Degree level accreditation - engineering/software or other relevant technical area
Excellent report writing skills
Comfortable in client facing role
Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and case law
Experience of R&D calculations preferable but not essential
Experience of working as part of a team and managing staff
Able to manage both staff and jobs to ensure all relevant deadlines are met

What you’ll need to succeed
BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and benefits, including pension, benefits hub, and an agile working policy.
We provide continuous training and development opportunities, as well as mentoring and coaching from senior staff.
We have a diverse and inclusive culture, where you can work with colleagues from different backgrounds and perspectives.
We have a strong social responsibility ethos, and we support various charities and community initiatives
We have a fun and friendly atmosphere, where you can enjoy social events and team building.

What you’ll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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Finance Analyst - Band 5 - Ballymena - Hybrid

Your new company
You will be joining a large, forward thinking public sector organisation that plays a key role in shaping financial strategy and supporting critical services across the region. This organisation is known for its strong commitment to excellence, collaborative working, and continuous improvement. As part of a highly respected Financial Planning function, you will contribute to projects that directly influence service delivery, value for money, and long term sustainability.
Your new role
In this Finance Analyst role, you’ll support the financial planning team by providing accurate analysis and insights to guide key organisational decisions. You will:

• Assist with preparing and reviewing financial information for capital and revenue business cases.
• Support value for money, benchmarking and efficiency exercises.
• Maintain and develop databases used for financial planning and reporting.
• Gather, analyse and present financial and non financial data for senior managers.
• Provide financial support for service agreements, tenders, contracts and research activity.
• Work collaboratively with managers and clinical staff to ensure accurate, timely financial information.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Experience: 4 years’ relevant finance experience or ATI/equivalent Level 5 with 2 years’ experience.
• Skills: Strong Excel skills, ability to analyse and present data, effective communication, good organisation and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.
• Knowledge: Understanding of how finance supports wider organisational structures and operations.

What you’ll get in return

• Professional development opportunities and clear pathways for progression.
• Hybrid working after induction period.
• Flexible hours.
• A positive working environment.
• Additional organisational benefits available to all staff, supporting wellbeing and personal development.

What you need to do now
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